Business
Bristol was home to a very populated and thriving black business district. The segregated district included doctos, dentists, lawyers, restaurateurs, barbers, and more. These businesses and practices can be distinguished in city directories, due to such places being noted as "c" for colored. The business district eventually dwindled, especially with desgregation, and the ability for African Americans to shop and enter other establishments.
The barber shop of John Wesley Davis, a prominent figure in the Bristol community. His picture is seen in the top right of the photo.
The Hotel Roberts.
Brown-Doubt Funeral Parlor, owned and operated by William Brown.